KARA M. FEEHAN
Ayer,MA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Paul P. Gates Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
- Implement structured literacy approaches using EL Education, Wilson Fundations, and Heggerty
- Provide small-group Tier 2 instruction to support phonological awareness, decoding, and sight word recognition
- Administer and interpret literacy assessments including DIBELS, RAN/RAS, PAST, and LETRS Phonics Screener
- Develop creative, differentiated lessons to support diverse learners, including Special Education and ML students
- Foster strong school-home relationships through consistent communication with parents
First Grade Teacher
Paul P. Gates Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Delivered instruction using GoMath, Wilson Fundations, and Lucy Calkins Writing
- Assessed student learning using DRA2, Words Their Way Spelling Inventory, and AMC Anywhere
- Promoted student well-being through mindfulness, movement breaks, and Responsive Classroom strategies
Kindergarten Teacher
Paul P. Gates Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Utilized GoMath, Handwriting Without Tears, and Lucy Calkins Writing to support student learning
- Maintained regular communication with parents via emails, newsletters, and a classroom website
- Differentiated instruction based on assessment data
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Paul P. Gates Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Assisted in classroom activities and lesson preparation
- Led small group instruction and supported daily classroom management
Education
Reading Specialist Licensure Program -
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA04-2027
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instructional Technology
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies - Teacher Licensure
Endicott College
Beverly, MA05.2011
Certification
- Reading Specialist License, Massachusetts, Expected in 2027
- Professional License in Early Childhood: Students with and without Disabilities, PreK-2, Massachusetts, 03/01/19
- Initial License in Elementary Education 1-6, Massachusetts, 07/01/11
- Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement, 01/01/16
Professional Development
- Structures of Language and Literacy: Consolidation of Literacy Acquisition, 05/01/25
- Structures of Language and Literacy: Foundations for Early Literacy Acquisition, 05/01/24
- Multimodal Structured Approach to Teaching Language and Literacy, 05/01/24
- Providing Targeted Support Through Small Group Instruction (K-3), 05/01/23
- Understanding and Supporting Reading Difficulties, including Dyslexia, 05/01/22
- Reader Come Home, A Book-Based RPS, 05/01/19
- Using iPads in Small Group Literacy Instruction, 05/01/17
- Cultivating Reading Engagement, Motivation, and Joy, 05/01/15
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Paul P. Gates Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Paul P. Gates Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Paul P. Gates Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2015
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Paul P. Gates Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2014
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instructional Technology
Framingham State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies - Teacher Licensure
Endicott College
Reading Specialist Licensure Program -
Bay Path University